News from NICO | World Earth Day

Ila-2022, an awareness initiative to focus on sustainability and conservation, was conducted by the Environment Club of NICO at the Institute premises on 22nd April, World Earth Day. Dr Smita Hegde, Deputy Director, NUCSER and Dr Jagdish Paithankar, Research Associate, NUCSER were the resource persons.

After opening remarks by Prof Raviraj, Head, Nitte Institute of Communication, the session began with Dr Smita Hegde’s thought provoking speech on Investing in our Planet. This was followed by Dr Jagdish Paithankar, an avid bird watcher sharing with the audience photographs of the birds on campus and surrounding areas. He spoke at length on the joys of bird watching and encouraged students to go on bird walks.

Bird feeders, made by the members of the Environment Club were installed at different points in the campus. These feeders would provide water and food to birds during the hot coastal summer.

The event was organised by Dr Anisha Nishanth, Faculty Coordinator, Akshay TS, Student Coordinator and members of the club.